“And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.” (Luke 13:11) Are you bent over? Do you find yourself with your head down? Not able to lift yourself up and stand straight…. Who hurt … [Read more...] about Are You Bent Over?
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Feeling Rejected?
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” (John 20:27-28) Rejection…. Aren’t we all so scared of it? I think so… even in those moments when we … [Read more...] about Feeling Rejected?
What is Beauty?
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness." Psalm 29:2 (NIV) I remember sitting in church years ago and as I glanced across the sanctuary, my full attention was grabbed by this woman in worship during a praise song. I was both amazed … [Read more...] about What is Beauty?
Jesus…. Teacher or Lord?
“Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?’ So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.” Matthew … [Read more...] about Jesus…. Teacher or Lord?
What’s the Big Deal About Forgiving Others?
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) We understand that one cannot be right with God if you have sin in your heart. … [Read more...] about What’s the Big Deal About Forgiving Others?
Are You Stuck Because of Hurt?
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 (NIV) Are you stuck in life, always thinking about who hurt you and how they hurt you? Reliving the pain each day. You know, the moments of….. This is all your … [Read more...] about Are You Stuck Because of Hurt?